Elderflower cordial recipe, plus tips on the best time of day to pick elderflowers

Name: Elderflower cordial recipe, plus tips on the best time of day to pick elderflowers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 kg Granulated sugar; 1 liter boiling water; 50 g citric acid or juice 2 large lemons; zest of 2 large lemons; 15 elderflower heads, stalks removedelderflower heads, stalks removed

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 2

Author : Alison Walker

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Elderflower cordial recipe, plus tips on the best time of day to pick elderflowers

Ingredients

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1 kg Granulated sugar1 liter boiling water50 g citric acid or juice 2 large lemonszest of 2 large lemons15 elderflower heads, stalks removedelderflower heads, stalks removed

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Instructions

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Step 1

Put the sugar in a bucket or basin with the boiling water and stir to dissolve. Add the citric acid or lemon juice and the lemon zest.

Step 2

Shake the elderflowers to remove any insects and add the flowers to the sugar syrup. Cover and leave to stand for 1-2 days, stirring morning and night.

Step 3

Strain the elderflower cordial through muslin and decant into sterilised bottles. It’s now ready to use.

Step 4

Add to water and ice for a refreshing, long drink or top up with Prosecco or Champagne for a summer fizz. Yum!